The Benefits of a Sober Living Home
When a person makes a decision to get sober, it would be great if sobriety showed up at the door immediately. It would be fantastic if you could snap your fingers and you were sober. However, that's just not the case. Just like it took some time to develop an addiction; it's going to take [...]
A Practice of Deep Breathing Will Strengthen Your Sobriety
One of the main reasons why people end up using drugs and alcohol on a regular basis is because it helps them cope with emotional, psychological, or physical pain. When the pain feels too overwhelming, a person can begin to feel anxious, tense, and stressed. And this, in turn, can drive a person to drink [...]
Ways to Distract Yourself When Faced with Cravings
If you're a recovering alcoholic - whether you're early in your recovery or have many years of sobriety under your belt - cravings are likely going to be a part of your experience. Cravings aren't easy. In fact, for some, it may be hard to identify a craving, especially for those who are new to [...]
How to Support Your Spouse in Sobriety
Relationships and marriage can have their challenges. However, when you add addiction to the mix, marriages can experience a significant strain. Although your spouse might be sober now, a marriage can still feel burdened by recovery and the possibility of relapse. If you want to offer your spouse sober support in recovery, one of the […]
What To Do For Fun When You’re Sober
Sometimes, something as simple as boredom can lead to alcohol or drug abuse. Not knowing what to do in your free time can lead individuals in recovery towards relapse whether they've been sober for a long time or only briefly. In fact, boredom is one of the leading triggers of substance use, along with loneliness [...]
How to Embrace Change in Addiction Recovery
You might say that when you decide to get sober, you start a journey to a whole new life. You begin the process of becoming a whole new you. But on the one hand, you might be afraid of the unknown, which is natural with a big life change. However, the unknown brings experiences you’ve […]
10 Essential Sober Living Skills for Adults in Recovery
There are so many things in life that we can do without thinking. Unfortunately, we may find that the outcome was not what we wanted. Sober living skills will create a great outline for you to follow on your road to recovery. For example, you can use your last $10.00 for gas in your car […]
Fun, Sober Activities in Southern California
When you make an incredible transformation in your life – like rid yourself of your addiction – all aspects of your life change. After all, continuing to frequent the places you once visited with the friends you once associated with can leave you with triggers that light up brighter than a flashing neon bar sign. […]
Why Gender-Specific Sober Living Works Best
When it comes to choosing your sober living home, you have some decisions to make.You should look for a sober home that: Is found in a location that works best for you. Contains structure and rules to keep you focused and accountable. Houses a staff that will offer support and guidance. Feels comfortable to you […]
